Re: series/parallel switch

Posted by Jon H on April 12, 2005 at 16:25:15 from (69.26.18.12):

In Reply to: series/parallel switch posted by mike brown on April 12, 2005 at 15:42:26:

A series/parallel switch is used to connect two batteries in series for the combined voltage of both to crank the engine(ex- two 12V batteries in series to crank with a 24V starter) then after the engine starts,the switch connects both batteries in parallel so both can be equally charged from a 12V generator/alternator,or be equally discharged by a 12V accessory load.
I see little advantage of adding the complication of a system like this except on a very large diesel engine. The new generation John Deere tractors do very well with a correctly set up 12V system as is factory equipment on the 69 and later models,and an easy conversion on the earlier ones.
A series/parallel switch should still be avalible at a heavy truck parts place.

Follow Ups:

• Re: series/parallel switch jdemaris 20:28:12 04/12/05 (1)
  • Re: series/parallel switch Jon H 07:16:47 04/13/05 (0)
• Re: series/parallel switch Jon H 16:46:24 04/12/05 (3)
  • Re: series/parallel switch mike brown 10:17:05 04/13/05 (2)
    • Re: series/parallel switch Jon H 10:44:11 04/13/05 (1)
      • Re: series/parallel switch buickanddeere 13:10:27 04/13/05 (0)

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